Ogyris oroetes
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The Silky azure is a member of the Lycaenidae
family. The species occurs over much of mainland Australia
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They are metallic blue with a wingspan of 36-38mm. The larvae feed on various species of Amyema
and are attended by various species of ants. Mature larvae are often flat with few markings.
Lycaenidae
The Lycaenidae are the second-largest family of butterflies, with about 6000 species worldwide, whose members are also called gossamer-winged butterflies...
family. The species occurs over much of mainland Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
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They are metallic blue with a wingspan of 36-38mm. The larvae feed on various species of Amyema
Amyema
Amyema is a genus of semi-parasitic shrubs which occur in Malesia and Australia.-Species:There are approximately 90 species including the following:* Amyema artensis Dan...
and are attended by various species of ants. Mature larvae are often flat with few markings.
Subspecies
- Ogyris oroetes oroetes (Queensland and New South Wales)
- Ogyris oroetes apiculata (the rest of mainland Australia)